Historic Preservation is Coleman Highlands Preservation
As you plan to repair or remodel your home, remember that Coleman Highlands is listed on the Kansas City Register of Historic Places. Property owners must obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness to ensure that changes or repairs are compatible with the building’s architecture and complement the historic district. Even if your home improvement does not require a building permit, you still are required to get Historic Preservation approval. Examples of exterior alterations include
- Any exterior alterations to your house or garage that are visible from the street or sidewalk
- New trees that would obscure the majority of a home’s façade
- New roof, if changing color or materials
- Demolitions
- Paint color change
- New windows or doors
- A new addition or garage
- A new or replacement fence, gate, or retaining wall
For questions about the extent of review required for your changes, you can call 816-513-2902 to speak with a Preservation officer or email . Hint: Leave a voicemail if no one answers… They’ll call you back.
Apply electronically for a Certificate of Appropriateness or Historic Preservation review on the Compass KC website. Instructions and videos about how to register for the system are at kcmo.gov/compasskc. After clicking on Apply, use the search bar at the top of the page to find Historic Preservation > Commission Review. Click Apply again and use your account to login and submit your application.
